A logistics process that subordinates all of the logistics support to a detachment and combines aspects of the models that are in place for other expeditionary forces will provide a more effective method of logistics and maintenance support. Expeditionary logistics has historically provided the naval logistician a unique challenge from the norm of supporting ships at sea, as the war fighter can be operating in varied environments, from relatively well developed infrastructures and supportive host nation governments, to more austere conditions, lacking any local support or established standard replenishment routes. The Navy Expeditionary Combat Command is currently trying to establish an effective, efficient method of logistical support for one of its newly formed subordinate commands, RIVERINE GROUP ONE (RIVGRU ONE). The Naval Special Warfare Logistics Support Unit (NSW LOGSU) and Explosive Ordinance Disposal Expeditionary Support Unit (EOD ESU) are two constructs within the Navy providing examples of successful expeditionary logistics support. If RIVGRU ONE with its unique equipment and mission set leveraged the experience and lessons learned from NSW LOGSU and EOD ESU and formed its own version of an ESU it would improve the overall combat effectiveness of its squadrons.

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